If you're lucky enough to be in Paris to usher in the New Year, the city of light offers plenty of ways to say Bonne année!. In my book, Paris is one of the most colorful and exciting places to celebrate New Year's Eve, whether your preferred style is clubbing the night away, a good meal with a view, or a simple glass of champagne shared with a small group of friends or loved ones.
Paris New Year's Traditions
In Paris, as in the rest of France, the New Year, or "St. Sylvestre", starts January 1st and ends February 1st. French people start wishing each other cheerful Bonne Années and exchanging bises (small kisses on each cheek) at the stroke of midnight on January 1st, and mailboxes are then flooded with greeting cards and gifts throughout the month. So don't be surprised if you hear wishes for the new year throughout January, and feel free to return them!